Goals and resolutions are going to be spoken about greatly in the next few weeks, maybe even months. It’s that time of year again when we all sit down and evaluate what we want and how we’re going to be different this coming year. This might make some people better, while others feel more stressed … Read more
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, colloquially known as OCD, is a grievous psychological condition that afflicts an immense number of individuals worldwide. OCD manifests itself in the form of unmanageable and intrusive thoughts, which can potentially culminate in compulsive behavior. These persistent thoughts and conduct can erode a significant amount of time, hamper daily activities, and lead to … Read more
We all stress during finals and find it difficult to concentrate, or sometimes even sleep. For that reason, a post such as this one is essential to better guide students as to how they can optimize their brain-power and increase their concentration levels to better retain information. Get enough sleep This one is obvious, but … Read more
With the current pace that we’re working in it’s difficult to manage ourselves, our thoughts, our progress and to truly to stress-free or at least have a lower stress level that what we’re currently experiencing. For this reason, I wanted to share some of the books, which I personally found as gems in helping me … Read more
Emotional eating, stress eating, binge eating. All these names point to one horrible habit: compulsive eating. To clarify, it’s eating as a way to deal with your problems. My love and hate relationship with emotional eating started after my family immigrated to the U.S. I was six years old and spoke no English. My only … Read more
Stress is one of the biggest culprits behind work-related burnout. With busy schedules and trying to juggle all responsibilities, not only at work but also at home, no one can blame you if you suddenly find yourself breaking down. The good news is that hope is not lost. Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is here … Read more
In this day and era there are multiple factors in each of our lives that can increase the amount of stress that we feel on a daily basis. This can be because of the work load that others give us or the amount we put on ourselves. The human capacity to do things is limited, … Read more
For those who are outside the field, trying to differentiate between a psychotherapist, counselor, psychologist, and psychiatrist is often difficult. The truth is that there are several significant and distinct differences between the roles of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology, and psychiatry. They also tend to address different kinds of problems even though some of their work often overlaps … Read more
There are certain foods out there I wish I knew about before which help decrease your anxiety and stress levels. Below is an outline of what these foods are and the key ingredient in each that helps reduce stress. Turkey Turkey –the most adored food during thanksgiving –is one of the foods that has a … Read more
Infecundity can prove to be a daunting and psychologically draining ordeal for couples who yearn to bring forth life. This can result in feelings of unease, apprehension and dejection which can have a detrimental effect on their state of mind and overall well-being. Although various treatments exist to combat infertility such as fertility drugs and … Read more